The EOS 5D Mark III also incorporates enhanced video features including better noise reduction, longer recording times and a built-in headphone jack for audio monitoring.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR camera is expected to be available at the end of March 2012 and will be sold in a body-only configuration for $3,499. The EOS 5D Mark III will also be available with the EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM zoom lens in a kit for around $4,299.00.

The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7A is scheduled to be available by the end of April 2012 at an estimated retail price of $849.99. Availability for GPS Receiver GP-E2 is expected by the end of April 2012, with an estimated retail price of $390. Battery Grip BG-E11 is scheduled to be available at the end of April 2012 for an estimated retail price of $490. The Speedlite 600EX-RT and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT are also scheduled for end of March 2012 availability at estimated retail prices of $629.99 and $470 respectively.